grundsockel

English translation: plinth

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Swedish term or phrase:grundsockel
English translation:plinth
Entered by: Helen Johnson

07:55 Nov 5, 2007
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
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Swedish term or phrase: grundsockel
...utvändiga brister i målningsunderhåll, blomrabatter i anslutning till grundsockel eller äldre isolerglasfönster.
Is this another word for skirting board? Advice appreciated anyway.
Helen Johnson
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:34
plinth
Explanation:
The part of an exterior wall between the ground and the bottom edge of the wall cladding; usually masonry/concrete with an exterior cement plaster.
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asptech
Local time: 23:34
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plinth


Explanation:
The part of an exterior wall between the ground and the bottom edge of the wall cladding; usually masonry/concrete with an exterior cement plaster.

asptech
Local time: 23:34
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Many thanks, asptech!

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